The role of Student Affairs Liaison for Muslim Students is key to ensuring that McGill students who self-identify as Muslim are supported in a timely and effective way, and in a way that is centered on their success and wellness.
Farah Chouayakh, Student Affairs Liaison for Muslim Students
Email: farah.chouayakh [at] mcgill.ca (farah[dot]chouayakh[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Farah. She is there to:
- Listen to Muslim students and refer them towards the appropriate resources so that they feel better equipped to succeed and flourish.
- Foster a climate where Muslim students feel heard, seen, supported, empowered, and celebrated.
- Create opportunities for building a sense of community and spaces that feel safe, nourishing, and inspiring for Muslim students.
- Raise awareness about Islamophobia and increase the McGill community’s understanding of Islam and Muslim identities.
Prayer space on campus and beyond
Muslim Student Association's list of Prayer Spaces at McGill
McGill Quiet Spaces for spirituality, rest, reflection
Information from McGill Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's on Religious Practice on and Around Campus
Fatima Zahra Mosque and Hussaini
Food and groceries on campus and beyond
Muslim Student Association's Halal food recommendations: Halal Food across Montreal
Off-campus resources for Muslims, by Muslims
Mental health and wellbring
Book an appointment with the Muslim Chaplain at Mont-Lumiere Foundation
Well-being, mental health and counselling services at Canadian Muslim Counselling
A free, confidential mental health helpline at Naseeha Mental Health
A wide range of Muslim therapists are available at Ruh Care | World's Largest Muslim Therapist Platform
Find Muslim Therapists and Psychologists in Quebec via Psychology Today
Coaching services at the Clinique de coaching Mélanie Trudel
Sexual health counselling for Muslims via Sexual Health for Muslims
Naturopathic, homeopathic, nutritional, and holistic hikma somatic trauma counselling at Forward To Health
Free, confidential phone support for Muslim women at Nisa Helpline
Confidential and culturally competent psycho-social support for women experiencing abuse at the Amal Center for Women
Family law resources for Muslim women from the Canadian Council of Muslim Women’s Legal Resources
Islamophobia and discrimination
National Council of Canadian Muslim's Know your student rights pamphlet
Report an incident with the National Council of Canadian Muslims
Free, confidential, and supportive counselling services for Muslim women and youth who have experienced religious, racial or culture-based violence via the Islamophobia Support Line
Support and advocacy for Canadian Muslims who have experienced anti-Muslim discrimination or hate crimes via the National Council for Canadian Muslims
Reporting incidents of racism, Islamophobia, or xenophobia via the Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo's Report Hate tool
Upcoming events
Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award
The Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award was established in commemoration of the 2017 massacre at the CCIQ in Quebec City. It is awarded to a McGill student who has demonstrated a commitment to fostering the inclusion of Muslims within Quebec and Canadian society. Thanks in large part to the 2021 fundraising efforts of the McGill Muslim Alumni Society, and a McGill24 match from the University, this award is now endowed to exist in perpetuity at an increased value of $3000/year! The deadline to apply is Monday, November 24. Pictured is last year's winner of the award, Khadijatu-Dimalya Ibrahim, founder of McGill Black Muslim Association.
Holding Space: A Support Group for Muslim, Arab or Palestinian Students
This online support group, offered by McGill Student Wellness Hub Counsellors, is a space of care and connection for Muslim, Arab, or Palestinian students navigating collective grief and suffering.
